Recreation Workers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $27,170 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.06
10th percentile $20,190
90th percentile $36,910
Employed locally 90
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,190
    25th
    $20,330
    50th (median)
    $27,170
    75th
    $27,170
    90th
    $36,910

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Recreation Workers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,940
    Midland, TX $32,030
    Longview, TX $31,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,300
    Killeen-Temple, TX $31,230

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$21,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$22,880
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$32,240
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$34,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Laredo, TX is $13.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Laredo, TX is 23.2% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Laredo?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,190 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,330.